Asad ul Ghaba fi Marfat Ul Sahaba (أسد الغابة في معرفة الصحابة) – Urdu Translation (3 Volumes)
Asad ul Ghaba fi Marfat Ul Sahaba is a monumental classical Islamic work that presents the detailed biographies of 7,554 noble companions (Sahaba) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Originally compiled by the renowned scholar Shaykh Ibn Athir (شیخ ابن اثیر), this masterpiece has been authentically translated into Urdu by Abdul Shakoor Farooqi Lakhnawi.
The content of this encyclopedic work is meticulously organized in alphabetical order, making it easy for readers to explore the lives and contributions of each companion. Ibn Athir extensively relied on four foundational works in Islamic historiography:
- Ma‘rifat al-Sahabah by Abu Nu‘aym
- Al-Isti‘ab fi Ma‘rifat al-Ashab by Ibn Abd al-Barr
- Ma‘rifat al-Ashab by Ibn Mandah
- Al-Arab fi Dhayl Ma‘rifat al-Ashab by Ibn Mandah
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Urdu translation of Ibn Athir’s classical encyclopedia
- Detailed biographies of 7,554 Sahaba (رضی اللہ عنہم)
- Content organized alphabetically for easy reference
- Based on four authoritative Islamic historical sources
- Beautifully compiled in a 5-volume set
This treasure of Islamic history is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to gain profound insights into the lives of the Prophet’s companions and their remarkable role in the spread of Islam.
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